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Secondary Science Teacher

Secondary Science Teacher

Kimberley College

41 Kruger Road, Carbrook, 4130

Salary:
Kimberley College is an independent school so is governed by a Modern Award, however we pay overaward rates equal to Qld Dept of Education classification band levels.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Term 1, 2020

Job overview

Kimberley College is seeking a passionate and experienced  Secondary Science teacher (Yrs 10 -12) to be part of our dynamic team of teaching professionals within our Science Faculty.  Kimberley College is a co-educational, non-denominational school that serves approx. 750 students from Prep to Year 12 nestled in a unique and peaceful environment 30kms southeast of the Brisbane CBD in Carbrook.  The College was established as a secondary school in 2000 with a distinctive multi-age program with a primary sector added in 2016. The college is supported with around 100 dedicated teaching and support staff.

The College is seeking a Science teacher who values collaboration; a committed team member who provides an engaging, differentiated program using Marzano's ASOT framework.  

The successful candidate for this teaching role will ideally be experienced in the following:

  • Formal teaching qualifications in Secondary Science;
  • Ability to teach a combination of Physics and Chemistry;
  • The ability to teach Mathematics would be well regarded, but is not essential;
  • Australian Curriculum and current assessment practices;
  • Demonstrated excellent written and spoken English skills;
  • Demonstrated capacity in effective classroom management;
  • Commitment to operate in professional learning teams as a collaborative and team-oriented person;
  • Capacity and willingness to differentiate instructional approaches and materials for mixed ability classes;
  • Assist with the development and sharing of teaching materials;
  • Participate in the school's professional development activities in and out of school hours;
  • Participating in the school's sporting, camps and extra co-curricular programs;
  • Engaging with students and families to build strong relationships within the college. 

Kimberley College aims to:

  • Implement a curriculum that incorporates individualisation and the teaching of futures studies and thinking skills;
  • Provide an inspiring educational atmosphere which establishes an interactive and lateral approach to learning for children from Preparatory Year to Year 12 inclusive;
  • Create a school environment which nurtures intellectual and moral autonomy in students;
  • Provide a low fee, community-based educational choice for parents;
  • Nurture positive social and interpersonal skills including courage, compassion, tolerance, respect, understanding, consideration and cooperation;
  • Provide a positive environment where self-respect and self-confidence are nurtured and reinforced

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Starting date: Term 1 2020

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About Kimberley College

Nestled in a picturesque, semi-rural setting in Brisbane's Bayside, Kimberley College is recognised for developing students with integrity, social responsibility and confidence. We believe that education is more than a simple process of knowledge transfer, we are passionate about the future of our students and recognise that each student is an individual with infinite potential.

We believe that young people learn best when they have structure as well as space and time to foster creativity - time to think and grow. We think that learning should be inspirational, challenging and fun. We work hard to nurture our students’ unique gifts and needs within a supportive College community. Our Teachers are dynamic educators, passionate and knowledgeable about learning, with a strong understanding of contemporary, evidence-based teaching and learning practice.

The objectives of Kimberley College are to provide multi-age, non-graded education which incorporates a thinking skills based curriculum, to develop an individualised curriculum, to create a school environment which nurtures intellectual and moral autonomy, and to nurture self-respect and self confidence in students.

Every person at Kimberley College has the right to a strong sense of belonging. This occurs when each person has the opportunity to express themselves and to learn to appreciate others whilst treating others with respect and being treated fairly. It also occurs when each person knows our school provides a safe environment for them to create their own identity within a community that values diversity and promotes equity.

The school has a non-exclusive enrolment policy. Teachers have a strong belief in the need to develop moral and social intelligence in an environment which respects all religious and secular beliefs.

Principal

Glenn Johnson

Curriculum 

Kimberley College is based around a multi-aged classroom system. This effectively moves the year level focus that is typical of traditional schooling to a more modern approach.  This provides students with the opportunity for success regardless of their age or level of achievement measured against global standards. This leads to improved self-confidence and self-worth which are foundational to “enabling all students to explore and build on their gifts and talents”. Multi-aged classrooms at Kimberley College feature collaborative teaching teams that facilitate teaching and learning for all year levels and all Key Learning Areas through a thematic approach. This removes the need for movement between classrooms and classes which allows students to build strong working relationships between themselves and their teachers. 

Vision

To be the leading independent school of innovative teaching and learning where students feel safe, included, supported and extended.

Mission

To provide opportunities for individuals to become engaged, to find their purpose and passion, think of others, and live the change they want to see.

Goals

  1. To establish and maintain a not-for-profit, non-graded, multi-age educational facility
  2. To implement a curriculum that incorporates individualisation and the teaching of future studies and thinking skills
  3. To provide an inspiring educational atmosphere which establishes an interactive and lateral approach to learning for children from Preparatory to Year 12 inclusive
  4. To create a school environment which nurtures intellectual and moral autonomy in students
  5. To provide a low fee, community-based educational choice for parents
  6. To nurture positive social and interpersonal skills including tolerance, respect, understanding, consideration , and cooperation
  7. To provide a positive environment of encouragement where students self-respect and self-confidence are nurtured and reinforced

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